YourEDGE
Helping women with two or more years of experience explore and launch their career in investment management
Here's how we can support you
If you know a bit about investment management and think it could be what you’re looking for but need help figuring out where to start, our young professionals community is perfect for you.
By joining, we’ll:
- Share the ins and outs of investment management and what it’s REALLY like working as a professional investor (good, bad and ugly) so you can determine if this is the career for you
- Provide practical career advice by explaining the technical and non-technical skills you’ll need and how to develop them
- Profile the career and life stories of investors and create forums where you can ask questions and build your contacts with key influencers.
- Give you practical tools to succeed so you can purposefully design a career you love.
- Access to our new online mentoring platform – coming soon!
Essential skills for transitioning into front-office investing
If you are currently working in investment banking, management consultancy or a related field and you want to move into a front-office investing role, our early career community can help you build the skills and connections to get there.
To land an entry-level role in most investment teams, you need around 2-5 years’ experience. Here are other standout qualities employers look for:
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills – analysing and interpreting financial data to make well-informed decisions, and knowledge of financial modelling is key
- Knowledge of financial markets – a good understanding of how markets work and a demonstrable interest in current trends, events and major deals
- Excellent communication skills – concise and confident written and oral communication skills are key to explaining complex financial concepts, and building stakeholder relationships and trust
- Entrepreneurial mindset – being able to think like an entrepreneur and identify unique investment opportunities others might miss, or having a creative and innovative approach to investing can help you stand out
- Risk management – understanding how to identify risks and balance rewards to maximise returns
- Confidence and conviction – the ability to back yourself and your ideas, with the humility to admit when you’re wrong
- Flexibility and adaptability – agility and quick thinking to respond to the ever-changing market conditions
- Ethics and integrity – forget Wolf of Wall St! Integrity is essential for an investment manager
From a female's perspective it's a great time to be in investment management. You have a competitive advantage because we need more women in the industry.
Future IM/Pact program was extremely valuable in helping me unlock a network of amazing leaders in the investment management industry.
Featured resources
Our resources library is designed to help you build your skills and knowledge, and develop your career and professional impact. From practical guides and workbooks, to insightful articles, and handy tips for securing your dream job, we’ve got you covered.
